Civilian gun violence claims an estimated 600 lives every day around the world, with countless more suffering debilitating injuries that greatly reduce their quality of life. Although homicides make up most global civilian gun-related deaths at approximately 71%, unintentional firearm discharges and self-harm are also
olitical violence is hardly new to America. Since the country’s inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of political violence has deepened in recent years and
A revista científica The Lancet anunciou recentemente a formação de uma comissão internacional destinada a abordar a crise global de saúde relacionada à violência armada. Esse novo grupo de trabalho visa a explorar como as armas de fogo são um fator de risco significativo para a saúde
The Lancet Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health has been officially launched to examine and address a global health crisis that has not yet gained widespread recognition: guns as a risk factor and danger to human health and well-being around the world. Chaired by Dr.
In an effort to tackle the escalating global crisis of gun violence, The Lancet has announced the establishment of a new Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health. This Commission aims to address the pervasive issue of gun violence, which results in an estimated 600 deaths every day and
In 2022, there were more than 48,000 firearm related deaths in the U.S. alone, according to the CDC. While homicides make up most gun-related deaths, unintentional firearm discharges and self-harm also contribute to gun violence. The Lancet Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health, which was